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Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crisis, and a Revolution of Hope
With Rev. Brian McLaren
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Nov. 7th
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7:30 PM Keynote Speech |
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Nov. 8th |
9 AM-3PM Lecture and Workshop |
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First and Central Presbyterian, Wilmington |
Cost:
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Members
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Public
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| Keynote only |
$15
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$20
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| Saturday only |
$25
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$30
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| Entire Event |
$35
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$40
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Scholarships Available |
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Directions
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Co-sponsored by First and Central and the Community for Integrative Learning
CIL is pleased to continue the dialogue on progressive (or even revolutionary) Christian thought in the spirit of earlier lecturers like Jim Wallis, Bishop Spong, Dr. Marcus Borg and others. McLaren is a close associate of and in a similar mold as Jim Wallis, and has been noted by philosopher-mystic Ken Wilber for his progressive thought and actions.
Everything Must Change.....
Status-quo Christianity has traded the revolutionary story of Jesus for familiar clichés, pat answers, and domesticated programs. Not just Christianity, but the world’s religions have failed to give us a framework of values, vision, inspiration, and spiritual growth capable of reducing and healing the entangled and related global crises of:
- Environmental breakdown caused by greed and ego leading to our unsustainable global economy, no matter its ability to produce great wealth for about one-third of us.
- Growing gap between ultra-rich and extremely poor.
- Danger of cataclysmic war from intensifying resentment among groups with different beliefs and economic status.
All religions must become more open and progressive, but Brian’s focus is on transformation of Christianity based on the radical example and teachings of Jesus, most of which has been drained of the of its true spirit.
In this lecture/workshop McLaren will flesh out the nature and gripping depth of our global crises and then show that hope is available from a return to what Jesus really meant: love, compassion, justice, and wisdom directed to ourselves and all life.
The event will be based on McLaren’s latest book, Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope. Reading this book ahead of time would be useful. This and others of his books will be on sale and he will be available for signing.
Added Election Week Feature: This event comes at the end of an important national election. Brian has agreed to talk about his views on the election, whatever the outcome, hopefully known by then: what does the outcome mean and what should progressive Christians, actually all thoughtful people, do to promote solution to our crises in this new context?
 Brian McLaren is an author (16 books), speaker, pastor, and networker among innovative church leaders, thinkers, and activists. He is a deep scholar who looks at the biblical message in light of modern and postmodern culture and ideas. He is quickly gaining recognition as a guest on television, radio, and other news media. Time magazine listed him as one of America's 25 most influential evangelicals. "Evangelical” here is redefined in many ways from the stereotypical understanding. His first book, The Church on the Other Side, has been recognized as a primary portal into current conversation about postmodern ministry. A Generous Orthodoxy, published in 2004 is a personal confession and has been called a "manifesto" of the emerging church conversation. Brian has been a successful church founder but now spends his time in study, writing, lecturing, and as a member and leader in many groups working toward reformed orthodoxy, justice, reduced poverty, and care of our planet.
For more information on Brian McLaren, check his site and blog at: www.brianmclaren.net
Other books by Brian McLaren
    
Registration
"Walk-ins Welcome, registration preferred "
To Pre-Register:
1. 1. Email us
2. Call (302) 651-9533 (leave message)
3. Mail your check payable to CIL at:
1503 West Thirteenth St
Wilmington, DE 19806
We do accept credit cards by phone, mail or at the door (no web payment yet). Call us, fill out a form (at right) to pre-register via credit card. Visa/MC accepted. |
Space is limited – please pre-register!
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Members
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Public
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| Keynote only |
$15
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$20
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| Saturday only |
$25
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$30
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| Entire Event |
$35
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$40
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As always, CIL members get discounts on all events.
Please print one of these registration forms and mail with your payment. It is the same form in either PDF or Word format.
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Directions
First & Central Presbyterian is located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware on historic Rodney Square across the street from the Hotel DuPont, on the corner of 11 th and Market Streets.
Parking: There are public lots and garages along 11th Street as one approaches the church. Additionally, there is ample street parking within a few blocks of the church
For directions:
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